Cancer Service Lines Manager

1.0 FTE   Full time   Day - 08 Hour   R2656903   Hybrid   107085030 BMT SL   Allied Health   PALO ALTO, 900 Welch Rd, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Approximately 50% onsite.

A Brief Overview
The Cancer Service Lines Manager will oversee the planning and monitoring of execution of programs and services that enhance patient care and optimize resource utilization across the cancer service line. This role leverages data analysis and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, expand patient access, and improve patient outcomes. The Manager will also provide guidance on fiscal, capacity, and operational planning issues, ensuring that assigned programs meet institutional goals and regulatory standards. The Manager will work closely with the market development office to identify opportunities for partnerships and affiliations that support the growth and expansion of cancer programs. This position will represent assigned programs at various levels, promoting initiatives and collaborating with external stakeholders to enhance the visibility and impact of Stanford Health Cares cancer services.

The Manager leads the strategic portfolio of assigned cancer programs within Stanford Health Care. This leadership role directs multi-year program strategy, growth and access initiatives, and operational excellence across the cancer service line. The Manager partners with physician leaders, School of Medicine department and research leadership, market development, operations, and cross-functional teams to drive high-impact initiatives, manage change, and ensure financial stewardship and superior patient outcomes across SHC sites.

What you will do

• Lead the development and execution of the strategic plans for cancer service lines and programs, including a portfolio of high-impact initiatives (growth planning, network integration, access optimization, clinical pathway development, value-based care programs) across Stanford Health Care network.
• Drive change management for major program launches and transformations (readiness assessment, stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, adoption tracking, and sustainment)
• Oversee the governance and delivery of cross-functional initiatives, including charter development, milestones, risk management, and performance dashboards; ensure timely escalation and remediation of barriers.
• Lead multi-site program execution, ensuring consistency, scalability, and standardization of processes, clinical pathways, and patient experience enhancements.
• Build and manage external partnerships and affiliations (in partnership with Market Development Office, Stanford Medicine departments, and research leadership) to advance program growth, research alignment, and translational opportunities.
• Provide strategic budget oversight for assigned programs, including annual planning, forecasting, capital planning, ROI analyses, and financial stewardship; monitor variances and implement corrective actions.
• Use data analytics and performance metrics to inform decision-making; develop and maintain advanced dashboards; lead continuous improvement and value-based care initiatives to improve patient outcomes and reduce variation.
• Represent assigned programs in governance forums; communicate strategy, progress, risks, and impact to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nursing staff, and administrative personnel.
• Serve as a liaison between the cancer service line and other departments, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in cancer care to inform program development and improvement efforts.
• Develop and share regular updates through written communications, meetings, and internal and external presentations on service line performance, including presentation of organizational metrics demonstrating progress toward achievement of strategic goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking and systems thinking
• Proven ability to influence and lead without formal authority
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management expertise
• Proficiency with data analytics and HER systems (EPIC a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare management required.
• Experience with a focus on oncology or cancer care preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, change management efforts, and cross-functional teams. Experience partnering with physician leaders, academic/clinical departments, research leadership, and market development or external affiliations required.

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $74.73 - $99.04 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.